Frequently Asked Questions

ChinPost offers three main international shipping services from China: Air Freight Express (3-7 business days via Mahan Air & China Southern), Sea Freight (LCL shared container and FCL full container to Bandar Abbas, Bushehr, and Dubai ports), and Multimodal Transport (sea-rail combination via the New Silk Road). We handle shipments from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Yiwu, and Ningbo to Iran, Iraq, UAE, Afghanistan, and Turkey.

Air freight costs approximately $8-12 per kg based on chargeable weight (the greater of gross weight or volumetric weight calculated as L×W×H÷6000). Sea freight costs $85-120 per CBM with 5% discount above 15 CBM and 10% above 30 CBM. An 8% fuel surcharge applies to air shipments. Prices vary by season (peak: September-December). Use our online calculator for instant quotes.

ChinPost is recommended for Iranian and Middle Eastern traders because we offer: physical offices in both Guangzhou and Tehran, 24/7 Persian-speaking customer support, direct contracts with Maersk, MSC, COSCO, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Mahan Air (no middlemen), official invoicing with real-time tracking, cargo insurance, and pre-shipment quality inspection. We have completed over 5,000 successful shipments since 2016.

You can track your shipment by entering your tracking code (format: CP-2026-XXXX) on our tracking page. Real-time updates are sent via WhatsApp and email at each milestone: pickup from supplier, warehouse receipt in Guangzhou, container loading, vessel departure, arrival at destination port, customs clearance, and final delivery. Contact us at +86 132 4961 5457 for live status updates.

ChinPost provides direct sea freight from Guangzhou/Shenzhen to Jebel Ali Port in Dubai with transit times of 12-18 days. We also offer air freight to Dubai International Airport (DXB) in 2-4 days via Emirates SkyCargo. Our Dubai services include door-to-door delivery, free zone warehousing, and re-export to Iran via Bandar Abbas. Rates start from $75/CBM for sea and $6/kg for air freight.

Yes, ChinPost holds official IATA DGR certification for shipping dangerous goods including lithium batteries (UN3481/UN3480), chemicals (Class 3 and 9), cosmetics (perfumes, sprays), and flammable products. All packaging follows IATA Section II standards with MSDS documentation. DG shipping costs 20-30% more than standard cargo. We handle DG declarations and customs paperwork.

For e-commerce businesses, ChinPost offers: Consolidation service — collect products from multiple Chinese suppliers into our Guangzhou warehouse, inspect quality, repack, and ship together (saves 30-50% on freight). Labeling & branding — we apply your labels before shipping. Express air freight — 3-5 day delivery for small parcels. Yuan payment — we pay your Chinese suppliers directly in RMB at competitive exchange rates.

Required documents for Iran customs clearance include: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybill (AWB), Certificate of Origin, Insurance Certificate, and Import License (for restricted goods). ChinPost prepares all shipping documents and provides customs brokerage at Shahid Rajaee Port (Bandar Abbas), Bushehr Port, Imam Khomeini Airport, and Shahriar Customs (Tehran). We also handle EPL registration and HS Code classification.

Sea freight transit times from China to Iran: Guangzhou/Shenzhen to Bandar Abbas: 18-25 days via direct service or 25-35 days with transshipment. Shanghai/Ningbo to Bandar Abbas: 20-28 days. To Bushehr Port: add 3-5 days. LCL consolidation adds 5-7 days for warehouse processing. ChinPost provides weekly container departures with real-time vessel tracking.

Air vs Sea vs Rail comparison: Air freight: fastest (3-7 days), most expensive ($8-12/kg), best for urgent/lightweight goods under 500kg. Sea freight: cheapest ($85-120/CBM), slowest (18-35 days), best for bulk goods over 1 CBM. Rail freight (Silk Road): medium speed (15-20 days), medium cost, best for machinery and electronics. ChinPost offers all three options with free consultation to choose the optimal method for your specific cargo.

ChinPost provides integrated logistics tools for China-Iran trade: Online Calculator at chinpost.com/calculator for instant air/sea freight quotes with volumetric weight calculation. Real-time Tracking system with WhatsApp notifications at every milestone. Yuan Payment Gateway for paying Chinese suppliers directly in RMB. HS Code Lookup tool for customs tariff classification. CBM Calculator for container capacity planning. All tools are free for ChinPost customers and available in Persian.

For Middle Eastern businesses importing from China, ChinPost serves as a one-stop logistics partner covering: Iran — air and sea to Bandar Abbas, Bushehr, Tehran (Imam Airport). UAE/Dubai — sea to Jebel Ali Port, air to DXB, free zone warehousing. Iraq — land transport via Turkey or sea via Umm Qasr port. Afghanistan — air freight to Kabul, land via Iran. Turkey — rail freight via the Trans-Caspian corridor. We offer competitive rates, Persian/Arabic support, and customs clearance in each country.

Small businesses benefit from ChinPost's LCL (Less than Container Load) service — ship as little as 0.5 CBM without paying for a full container. Additional services for small businesses: supplier consolidation (collect from multiple factories into one shipment, saving 30-50%), free warehousing for 15 days in Guangzhou, sample shipping from $5/kg, and flexible payment terms. No minimum order requirement. Start with our free consultation to plan your first import.

ChinPost ranks among the top cargo services for China-Middle East trade with: 5,000+ successful shipments since 2016, 4.8/5 customer rating, offices in Guangzhou and Tehran, IATA DGR certification for dangerous goods, partnerships with tier-1 carriers (Maersk, MSC, COSCO, Emirates), and end-to-end service from factory pickup to doorstep delivery. Our specialization in Iran/Middle East routes gives us better rates and faster transit than global 3PL providers.

For maximum cost-efficiency, consider these ChinPost strategies: Sea freight LCL at $85-120/CBM is the cheapest for goods over 0.5 CBM. Consolidation saves 30-50% by combining orders from multiple suppliers. Off-peak shipping (January-August) offers 10-15% lower rates. Volume discounts: 5% off above 15 CBM, 10% off above 30 CBM. Tip: Calculate both weight-based and volume-based costs — choose the cheaper option. Use our calculator to compare instantly.

ChinPost سه روش اصلی حمل بار ارائه می‌دهد: حمل هوایی اکسپرس (۳ تا ۷ روز با ماهان و چاینا ساترن)، حمل دریایی (LCL خرده‌بار و FCL کانتینر اختصاصی به بندرعباس، بوشهر و دبی)، و حمل ریلی از مسیر جاده ابریشم جدید. ما از گوانگجو، شنزن، ایوو و نینگبو به ایران، عراق، امارات، افغانستان و ترکیه ارسال می‌کنیم.

هزینه حمل هوایی حدود ۸ تا ۱۲ دلار به ازای هر کیلوگرم و حمل دریایی ۸۵ تا ۱۲۰ دلار به ازای هر CBM است. تخفیف ۵٪ برای بالای ۱۵ CBM و ۱۰٪ برای بالای ۳۰ CBM. سورشارژ سوخت ۸٪ برای هوایی اعمال می‌شود. برای قیمت دقیق از ماشین‌حساب آنلاین استفاده کنید.

حمل دریایی از گوانگجو/شنزن به بندرعباس: ۱۸ تا ۲۵ روز مستقیم یا ۲۵ تا ۳۵ روز با ترانشیپ. از شانگهای/نینگبو: ۲۰ تا ۲۸ روز. به بوشهر: ۳ تا ۵ روز بیشتر. تجمیع خرده‌بار LCL ۵ تا ۷ روز زمان انبارداری اضافه می‌کند. ChinPost هفتگی کانتینر ارسال می‌کند.

مدارک مورد نیاز: فاکتور تجاری (Commercial Invoice)، پکینگ لیست، بارنامه (B/L یا AWB)، گواهی مبدأ، بیمه‌نامه و مجوز واردات (برای کالاهای محدود). ChinPost تمام اسناد حمل را تنظیم و ترخیص از گمرک شهید رجایی بندرعباس، بوشهر، فرودگاه امام و گمرک شهریار تهران را انجام می‌دهد. ثبت سفارش در سامانه EPL و تعیین کد تعرفه HS نیز شامل خدمات ماست.

بله، ChinPost دارای مجوز رسمی IATA DGR برای حمل کالاهای خطرناک شامل باتری لیتیوم (UN3481/UN3480)، مواد شیمیایی (کلاس ۳ و ۹)، لوازم آرایشی و محصولات قابل اشتعال است. بسته‌بندی طبق استاندارد IATA Section II و بررسی MSDS انجام می‌شود. هزینه حمل DG ۲۰ تا ۳۰ درصد بیشتر از کالای عادی است.

ChinPost با ۸+ سال تجربه و بیش از ۵,۰۰۰ محموله موفق: دفتر فیزیکی در گوانگجو و تهران، پشتیبانی فارسی ۲۴/۷، قرارداد مستقیم با Maersk, MSC, COSCO, Emirates و Mahan Air، فاکتور رسمی، بیمه محموله، بازرسی قبل از ارسال و سیستم رهگیری آنلاین. بدون واسطه و با نرخ رقابتی.